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Re:Polsia: Honest Tool Feedback on Thursday March 26, 2026 @10:00AM (#47530560)
Has anyone tried polsia? I tried the product but I was far from impressed... even for non-technical folks, they'd probably be better served with lovable/replit + adhoc chats with claude/chatgpt or different services to help with SEO, Marketing, etc. Their traction is impressive though - assuming the numbers are true, my biggest questions are: 1- what is their user retention like; 2- how much revenue has been generated to users through their apps.

App to transcribe and chat with meeting transcriptions

Hey HN, I've recently developed a desktop app (macOS) that runs in the background of meetings (no annoying bots joining calls), transcribes them in realtime, and then allows users to ask questions about the meeting with a chat interface similar to chatgpt. I've been using it, and it's great to summarize meetings automatically, ask for action items, fetch specific insights, etc.What should I do...

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Re:Reaching $5k/month with a free note-taking app on Tuesday July 02, 2024 @03:44AM (#40854408)
Hey HN community,

I recently developed a free and simple online note taking app focused on speed, functionality and UI. Please share your feedback and let me know which features you would like to see included, I will try to develop them on a daily/weekly basis to improve the product. My goal is to grow my user base and eventually implement a freemium business model to reach my goal of $5k/month in revenue.

Ask HN: Fine-tune GPT 3.5 or build an assistant?

I am currently developing a platform to help MBA candidates write unique MBA essays. I applied to HBS and INSEAD in the past, and when I used ChatGPT to assist me with the essays, the answers were really generic and the text used very complex words.I have access to a database of essays from successful candidates and different universities, and I want to use this data to increase the quality of...

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What's your go-to online radio platform? Share your favourites

Dear radio enthusiasts,I'm on a mission to discover the best online radio platforms out there, and I need your help! What's your favorite website to listen to radio online? Whether it's the interface, the variety of stations, or a special feature, I want to know what makes it stand out for you.Disclaimer: I'm in the early stages of developing myRadio Global (https://www.myradioglobal.com/), a...

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Re: on Sunday December 10, 2023 @05:35PM (#38595745)
Just launched a website to help me finance my MBA at INSEAD. Buy a pixel and get access to exclusive perks.
Re:Should I build this app? on Sunday December 10, 2023 @05:37AM (#38590656)
Zoom/Meet/Teams feels like work and people usually do the calls on a computer. I want this to feel more informal and on the phone just like when someone calls you on whatsapp. The idea is that everyone on the call that you set up would receive a request to join at the same time.

Should I build this app?

I am considering developing an app that allows people to schedule recurring video calls with contacts (friends, family, etc.). I often find myself disconnecting from friends and family when I am not in the same country, and I believe this app could help me combat that tendency!What are your thoughts?

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Re:GPT for MBA Essays – Write world-class essays on Saturday November 25, 2023 @02:42PM (#38416031)
Write the perfect essay for your MBA application, leveraging successful answers from students who were admitted into top programs worldwide (HBS, Stanford, INSEAD). You will get direct access to a custom-trained GPT that will help you write your application. Either start from scratch or upload your current answers and perfect your essays.

Ask HN: Dear startup founders, what have you developed in-house?

I have been discussing this topic with several founders and have come to realize that when startups develop non-core solutions in-house to address specific problems, these often present very interesting business opportunities. This is especially true if the solutions are complex and time-consuming to develop. Even if third-party software that addresses these problems is expensive, it's usually...

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Re:Buy the Domain Turingh.com on Sunday November 12, 2023 @05:16AM (#38238977)
I am currently selling the domain https://www.turingh.com/. Feel free to send over your offer.
Re:GPT Agent for MBA Essays on Saturday November 11, 2023 @06:37AM (#38229424)
I have just launched a GPT agent to help MBA applicants write world-class essays. The model was trained using essays from successful candidates who were accepted into top MBA programs, including Harvard, Stanford GSB, and INSEAD – with more to come soon. My goal is to give everyone with amazing backgrounds or stories a fair chance in their applications.

As always, I welcome your feedback. Happy writing!

Re:Online Radio – Add radio to your favorites on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @04:21AM (#38174826)
Just announcing that we have implemented one of the most requested features by our users - you can now sign in with your google account and add radio stations to your favorites!

Startup idea: API to verify media (real vs. AI-generated)

With the surge of AI-generated content we are currently witnessing, and recent misuses of this technology to influence people and spread misinformation, I think it would be interesting to build an API-based solution to verify if online media (pictures, videos) is real or AI-generated. This would ideally become the reference in terms of trustworthiness, and every media company would double-check...

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Startup idea – Computer Vision for X

Over the last few years, I’ve seen many exciting startups leverage computer vision to enable checkout-free experiences for consumers in different industries. The most common use case is probably retail, where there are companies such as Amazon Go, Standard Cognition, Sensei, AiFi, Trigo, etc. However, there’s a whole bunch of time we waste on queues (in the US alone, Americans spend roughly 37...

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Re:Startup idea: Zapier for consumer apps on Sunday November 05, 2023 @12:06PM (#38153019)
Would be great to know their name! Thanks in advance
Re:Startup idea: Zapier for consumer apps on Sunday November 05, 2023 @05:30AM (#38149886)
I believe a text interface can be a lot quicker in many cases where you already know what you want and you don't need to spend time browsing the app (choosing a restaurant, picking what to eat, etc). For social things, this is obviously after you coordinate everything with your friends - it's a lot easier to book the court with one text message than opening an app, finding your club, selecting time, etc.

In regards to the last sentence, 100% - I think this will eventually have to come from one of the big tech

Re:Startup idea: Zapier for consumer apps on Sunday November 05, 2023 @05:21AM (#38149826)
Agreed, these requests tend to be complex (many variables) and APIs are somewhat restricted. But big tech companies should be able to work towards a common API/ecosystem with these players - I would be a user from day one.
Re:Startup idea: Zapier for consumer apps on Sunday November 05, 2023 @04:21AM (#38149552)
Why do you think it never got traction? I believe the key here should be to be OS-agnostic and to focus on specific tasks that users perform on a recurring/weekly basis and that are simple to automate

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